Climate Responsive Outdoor Space In Educational Settings: Strategies To Optimize Thermal Comfort In The Institute Of Architecture And Urbanism (Iau), University Of Blida 1

Abstract

Given the pollution, degradation and urban heat islands that have tended to aggravate with climate change, the design of open spaces in educational settings is integral to environmental thermal comfort as well as activity for health. This research explores how climate responsive design measures can enhance the thermal environment of open spaces in School of architecture by conducting field measurements at different locations within the school premises. With a combination of local climate data, solar and wind simulations, user surveys the research identifies principal spatial and physical determinants for outdoor thermal comfort. The results illustrate large differences in heat between areas, e.g. because of little or no shading, not enough vegetation and the presence of heat-retaining surface materials. These include the intervention of new green spaces, impervious and reflective surfaces, wind corridors and shading devices. These guidelines are aimed at providing more comfortable and sustainable outdoor spaces adapted to the climatic context in northern Algeria. It reflects a replicable model for developing health-promoting and socially connected sustainable campuses.